I started last week training as a barista and I'm having a bit of a conflict. Can someone explain to me the difference between a latte and a cappuccino and their formulas? It seems like all of the videos I see online have strictly steamed milk for
Read more…The South Central Regional Barista Competition, hosted by Cuvee Coffee, will take place on January 7-10th at the Downtown Austin Sheraton, 701 East 11th Street Austin, Texas. Visit www.cuveecoffee.com or www.scaa.org for more information. *A reminde
Read more…hi guys,ill be joining a barista cup,and its my first time to join this competition. i just want to ask some tips and advice guys. if possible i really need to win this. ive been waiting for this since a became a barista. maybe you can also suggest s
Read more…Does anyone have a set of SHARP stainless steel grinder burrs for the Bunn G1/G2/G3 bulk grinder?
As I've mentioned in a couple previous threads, I've been slowly refurbishing a 1997 Brasilia Portofino 2GR/DIG. I bought it a few months ago and completely disassembled it, descaled and cleaned every single piece, and put it back together. Complet
Read more…Are there any of you roasters out there who have recommendations on cost-effective (with rough pricing) packaging/sealing machinery that you're using (along with the right packaging with a valve) and have the ability to preserve freshness without hav
Read more…I'm wondering if any of you have opened your cafe in a building not meant to be one. Mainly: what kind of plumbing and electrical did you need to do, and about how much did it cost you. I'm estimating around 70K for all startup costs (in another di
Read more…I was looking for an owners manual for a Bregant DSQ grinder. PDF or other digital format preferred. Any ideas?
I've been talking to my boss about new ideas for the fall. And one of the topics that have come up is serving coffee in the french press The question is...Does anyone here use french press' in your shop? And if so what do you generally charge for cof
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The Best of Panama auction is tomorrow, which may or may not be of interest in and of itself, but I'm starting this thread because I think many of you might be interested in checking out the scores, notes and, in some cases, cupping form
Read more…So we're pretty set on using only fair trade and organic coffee (see other discussions for that battle), and we found a roaster who has very good fair trade stuff, but it still limits our options a little. Does anyone use 2 different roasters for th
Read more…Hey to any and all DC area coffee shops. I will be in the area (in from Sweden) from late June to early July and was just wondering if anyone would be willing to let me spot an hour or few at their shops. For those who don't know me I've worked at Mu
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Hey there guys I was just wondering who is all going to Coffee Fest MN, and also I have never been to Minneapolis so what are some must go to coffee shops? Thanks and see some of you there.
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I am curious as to the specs for pulling ristretto shots as well as the traditional method of pulling them? any input would be awesome. Thanks
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I am a roaster wholesaler and brew cold press coffee in a commercial toddy to offer cups of of iced coffee at a local farmers market. People love my cold press blend because I use light roasted Yergecheffee and medium Burundi in it.
Hi, I'm heading to Dallas this weekend for a wedding and would love to find some good independent coffeeshops. It would be nice to not bring my own coffee and french press for once;) I will be staying near SMU. Any suggestions would be appreciated
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